To improve productivity, operator consistency and maintenance efficiency, Rockwell Automation has enhanced its process functions for cement plants. The new functionality includes pre-engineered and tested process instructions and operator faceplates developed with leading cement companies to standardize equipment and system configuration and optimize operations across cement plants.
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The Right Strategy Can Improve Cement Plant Operational Performance and Energy Management. By Mike Tay
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A Fully Automated Tire Transport System at HeidelbergCement Ensures Continuous Feed of Waste Tires as Secondary Fuels. By Mark S. Kuhar
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The Cement Industry in Colombia Will Have a Positive Future in the Short and Medium Term. By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreSales of cement increased by nearly 3% in 2018. The overall value of shipments was nearly $12.7 billion. Production of portland cement in 2018 in the United States increased slightly to about 85.4 million tons, and output of masonry cement continued to be stagnant at 2.4 million tons. Cement was produced at 98 plants in 34 states, and at two…
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SEMCO Publishing Brings Back the International Cement Seminar & Exhibition. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2019 Safety Innovation Awards, which recognize creative safety-enhancing projects in the cement industry.
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Roanoke Cement Co.’s (RCC) Troutville, Va., plant is the first U.S. operation of its kind to attain certification under ISO 50001 Energy Management. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, ISO 50001 is an energy management system standard that is established as a voluntary program of best practices in continuous energy improvement.
Read MoreThe carbon impact of Solidia Technologies cement and concrete has surpassed 8.8 million lb. (4 million kg) through the combination of emissions reduction and carbon capture achieved during production.
Read MoreThe first plant producing low-carbon cement (LC3) has started production at Cuba’s Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas, according to local media.
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